SGS Expands PhotonAssay Technology to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability for East Coast Miners

SGS Expands PhotonAssay Technology to Boost Efficiency and Sustainability for East Coast Miners

(IN BRIEF) SGS is expanding its PhotonAssay technology to its laboratory in Orange, New South Wales, Australia, in December 2024. PhotonAssay provides a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly method of analyzing gold, silver, and copper using high-energy X-rays. This expansion will enable SGS to deliver quick, accurate results to East Coast miners while supporting sustainability reporting requirements. The technology offers several benefits, including rapid results, the ability to measure larger sample sizes, reduced sample preparation costs, and enhanced data analytics. SGS is also offering a trial to compare PhotonAssay with traditional fire assay methods for better decision-making.

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 4-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS is excited to announce the expansion of its advanced PhotonAssay technology to the Orange laboratory in New South Wales, Australia, slated for December 2024. PhotonAssay is an innovative, non-destructive analytical method that utilizes high-energy X-rays to excite atomic nuclei, offering a faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly way to analyze gold, silver, and copper.

This expansion will enable SGS to deliver swift and precise results to miners on the East Coast, helping them keep pace with their mining operations. Additionally, it will assist clients in meeting their sustainability reporting obligations, further enhancing the role of SGS in driving environmental responsibility within the mining industry.

Why opt for PhotonAssay services from SGS?

SGS offers several advantages:

• Rapid results in under two minutes, boosting efficiency and saving time
• Capability to measure larger sample sizes (up to 500g) for more representative analysis
• Accurate bulk readings that are independent of the chemical or physical properties of the sample
• Reduced sample preparation costs
• Optimized plant performance and improved grade control and geological modeling
• Enhanced ability to define reserves and resources more clearly
• Reduction of contaminated waste
• Advanced data analytics that provide deeper insights for more informed decision-making

As part of this launch, SGS is also offering a PhotonAssay vs. fire assay trial. This trial provides an opportunity to compare PhotonAssay’s performance with the traditional fire assay method for your specific samples. Experience firsthand the speed, accuracy, and environmental advantages of PhotonAssay while gaining valuable insights into the most effective method for achieving optimal results based on your unique requirements.

For additional details, please feel free to contact us.

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,700 laboratories and business facilities across 119 countries, supported by a team of 99,250 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and sustainability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.

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